Muscle Car Era

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

70' Oldsmobile 442


In 1969 the Oldsmobile Engineers for their 1970 lineup came up with a throaty "Force-Air" inducted 360 hp version of the 400 CID V-8. Tricked out with special grille, stripes and unique identification cues these unforgettable motion machines were benighted with heavy-duty drive shafts, special handling packages, heavy-duty wheels and a wicked straight-through exhaust system.
A 455 CID V-8 churning out 365 horsepower was introduced. The bore was now 4.057 while the stroke was shorten up to 3.385 inches. A special honor was bestowed in 1970 the Cutlass 4-4-2 convertible would do brickyard duty at the most prestigious automobile race in the world.
Insurance companies became the hangman for the entire muscle car generation. As accidents climbed. "Four-barrel, "four-on-the-floor" and even "bucket seats" became dirty words that automatically shot insurance policies out of range for many of the young generation to afford. By 1971, the 4-4-2 was reduced to an option on Cutlass 'S' models.
Jim and Audrey Frey of Coleville, Saskatchewan own this 1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 convertible. This Olds has the 455 CID V-8 with 400 Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and 327 Posi-Trac rear axle. The couple has been busy restoring their pride and joy ever since they acquired it in 1980. Over the years the Oldsmobile has received a new top, front seat upholstery, carpeting and numerous interior bits and pieces.

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